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This in an exciting year to have Italian roots. Italy designated 2024 as the year of Roots Tourism, a 20 million euro project, backed by the European Union called “Integrated Strategy for the Revival of the Tourism Sector in Post-COVID-19 Italy.” That’s a lot! What does that mean to us here in the United States with Italian roots? We’re among more...
Beato Giovanni Liccio Society President Sapienza
After 27 years as a member of the Beato Giovanni Liccio Society of Chicago, current President Tony Sapienza is as active and enthusiastic as ever. The group’s mission is to promote and foster the teachings of its patron, Beato Giovanni Liccio, a 15th century priest from Caccamo, Sicily, who spent his life helping the needy and the poor, and to whom...
Where to go on vacation in Italy in July
Summer is coming and Italy is ready to welcome you with what it has to offer. July is the perfect time to treat yourself to a vacation full of relaxation, adventure, and discoveries. From enchanting coasts to mountain peaks, from medieval villages to art cities, there is so much to see and do during this summer season. Discover with us the where to...
Salvino’s offers Italian cuisine, but in a sports bar setting
The ambiance screams sports bar, with large-screen televisions lining the wall. Much of the menu -- lasagna, stromboli, ravioli, rigatoni, tiramisu -- reflects Italian restaurant. Don’t want Italian? Salvino’s Ristorante Sports Bar & Grille in Plainwell also has burgers, burritos and wraps. “We have something for everyone,” said Ronnie Tolefree, ge...
Visiting Pompeii, The City Frozen In Time
Nestled beneath the gaze of Mount Vesuvius lies a city frozen in time, bearing the scars of a catastrophic eruption that forever changed its destiny. Pompeii, the ancient Roman city, is an eternal tie between the past and present, and it has always been on my bucket list. Even if you are not a history lover, you might still be captivated by its hau...
St. Ann's Italian Festa in Raritan returning this summer after five-year-hiatus
After five years without pizza fritte, meatballs, breaded eggplant and sausage and peppers, the beloved St. Ann's Italian Festa is returning in Raritan Borough. The free-admission festival that normally attracts about 2,000 people per day and sells out of food will return for its 115th running June 20-22. Although in the past the Festa has been a f...
10 Greatest Italian Managers in Football History [Ranked]
There are very few nations that have enjoyed as much success on the biggest stages in world football as Italy have has over the years. With four FIFA World Cups and two European Championship victories for the Azzurri, Italy are one of the most decorated countries in the game, and a lot of that success is down to the incredible managers they have pr...
The Largest Pizza In Washington Requires Backup To Finish At Talarico's Restaurant
From the moment there’s sunshine, Washingtonians crowd local parks, hiking trails, and waterways, making the most of the blue skies. All this outdoor revelry works up quite the appetite! If, at the end of an al fresco day of fun, you’re in the mood for the biggest pizza in Washington, Talarico’s Pizzeria, a beloved West Seattle spot, has got you an...
Palazzo Farnese in Caprarola “The Pentagon of Latium”
The Farnese family originated from the north of Lazio – Castrum Farneti. Initially, they were soldiers working for the local nobility but thanks to a very successful marriage strategy the Farnese managed to move to Rome where they started a slow but very successful climb to the highest ranks of the roman aristocracy. With time the Farnese became on...
‘It was a beautiful place to grow up’: Danny DeVito shares his Shore memories
Though Danny DeVito has lived in Los Angeles for decades, he’s always called Asbury Park home. The proud Jersey native still prefers watching sunrises on the Shore rather than in California. And the love is reciprocal: In 2018, Asbury Park declared Nov. 17 (the actor’s birthday) as Danny DeVito Day. Before his unforgettable roles in Taxi, It’s Alwa...
UNESCO recognition is a treasure trove: boom in tourism and new activities
The UNESCO recognition is the one that everyone wants because it is one of the few recognitions that bring people together, and in a world where we are “divided” over everything, it is a highly prestigious goal. Italy is very aware of its prestige, since it the world “queen” of UNESCO recognitions. Italy boast 59 “World Heritage” recognitions and 1...
Piccola Cucina Brings Authentic Sicilian Flavors To Brooklyn
Piccola Cucina opened its first location in Manhattan in 2007. It was soon joined by two more spots in Manhattan, then a pop-up in Montana, and another in Ibiza. Finally, owner Philip Guardione has made it to Brooklyn: Piccola Cucina Casa opened in Boerum Hill at the end of April. Guardione said he is excited about the expansion, and is focused on...